OPERATOR S MANUAL for the Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR, MODEL M7B Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR, MODEL M7B-E

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1 Publication No APR98 Supersedes OCT82 OPERATOR S MANUAL f the Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR, MODEL M7B Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR, MODEL M7B-E H054_0054DA HEALTH IMAGING Eastman Kodak Company

2 PLEASE NOTE The infmation contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the subject matter gained by Eastman Kodak Company pri to publication. No patent license is granted by this infmation. Eastman Kodak Company reserves the right to change this infmation without notice, and makes no warranty, express implied, with respect to this infmation. Kodak shall not be liable f any loss damage, including consequential special damages, resulting from any use of this infmation, even if loss damage is caused by Kodak s negligence other fault. Warning To avoid hazardous conditions, keep flos and flo coverings around your Kodak X-Omat PROCESSOR and associated drains clean and dry at all times. Any accumulation of fluids from mixing tanks, drain lines, etc., should be cleaned up immediately. In the event of an accumulation of liquid due to backup, overflow, other malfunctions of the drain associated with your Kodak X-Omat PROCESSOR, call a plumber other contract to crect any problem with the drain. Kodak accepts no responsibility liability whatsoever f the serviceability of any drain connected to associated with a Kodak X-Omat PROCESSOR. Such drains are the sole responsibility of the customer. Table of Contents Description Page Processing Film Overview Start-Up Operating Notes Film-Feeding Procedure Shutdown Cleanup and Preventative Maintenance Daily Weekly ( whenever solutions are changed) Periodically (in addition to the Daily and Weekly procedures) Replenishment Crecting Difficulties New Equipment Warranty APR

3 Section 1: Processing Film Processing Film Overview The Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR, MODELS M7B and M7B-E will process all films designed f processing with Kodak RP X-Omat DEVELOPER REPLENISHER and Kodak RP X-Omat FIXER and REPLENISHER, equivalents. COVER AIR TUBES DETECTOR SWITCH DETECTOR CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY 3 OVERFLOW WEIRS DRYER ASSEMBLY DRYER DRIVE BELT RACKS AND CROSSOVERS H054_0057DCA H054_0057DA Start-Up [1] Check that the RACKS and CROSSOVERS are seated crectly. [2] Push down and seat the WASH TANK OVERFLOW WEIR, so the WASH TANK can fill. [3] Check: that the DEVELOPER and FIXER are at the overflow level of the WEIRS that the EVAPORATION COVERS are in position Use care when positioning the SEPARATION COVER between the wet and dry sections APR98 3

4 OPERATORS MANUAL [4] Check that the SEPARATION COVER is in position. [5] Carefully lower the DRYER ASSEMBLY. [6] Close the COVER. [7] Turn on: cold-water supply temperature: C (40 80 F) Main Power Source CIRCUIT BREAKER STANDBY BUTTON CIRCUIT BREAKER H054_0111DCA H054_0111DA [8] Check the READY light blinks when the PROCESSOR is ready to accept film. [9] Press the STANDBY button. [10] Feed a cleanup film when the READY light begins to blink. [11] Check f transpt reliability and/ film artifacts. Operating Notes READY LIGHT [1] Check the READY light frequently during operation: Steady Light - DEVELOPER is coming up to temperature. Blinking Light - DEVELOPER is at the crect operating temperature. No Light - DEVELOPER is above the set operating temperature. 4 27APR

5 Processing Film [2] The PROCESSOR will automatically go into the Standby Mode approximately 3 minutes after the last film has been fed into it. To return the PROCESSOR to nmal operation, press the STANDBY button befe feeding film. Film-Feeding Procedure [1] Feed Sheet Film: in the direction of the arrow shown into the PROCESSOR square with the edge of the Film Guide [2] Roll Film use: a leader of sheet film at least as wide as the roll film, and at least 17.8 cm (7 in.) long. 1 in. wide tape, such as 3M Scotch Polyester Film Tape No. 850, to butt-splice the film to the leader. Make sure that the adhesive side of the tape is not exposed. Most other tapes are not suitable due to the solubility of their bases in the processing solutions. 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 in. 35 x 35 cm 14 x 14 in. 30 x 40 cm 11 x 14 in. 2 each 24 x 30 cm 10 x 12 in. 24 x 24 cm 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in 18 x 43 cm 7 x 17 in. 18 x 43 cm 7 x 17 in. 2 each 18 x 24 cm 8 x 10 in. 18 x 24 cm 8 x 10 in. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. 2 each 18 x 24 cm 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. 3 each 5 x 7 in. 3 each 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in. H112_9007DC APR98 5

6 OPERATORS MANUAL Shutdown [1] Turn off: CIRCUIT BREAKER Main Power Source Water Supply [2] Raise: COVER and DRYER ASSEMBLY to the highest position (Keep them open overnight to vent.) WASH TANK OVERFLOW WEIR to drain the WASH TANK [3] Remove: 2 EVAPORATION COVERS SEPARATION COVER [4] Do the Daily procedures listed in the Cleanup and Preventative Maintenance Section on Page APR

7 Section 2: Cleanup and Preventative Maintenance Cleanup and Preventative Maintenance Daily Wear rubber gloves, suiteable eye protection, and protective clothing when perfming the maintenance procedures. The best time to do daily cleanup is at shutdown. [1] Turn off: Main Power Source CIRCUIT BREAKER [2] Open the COVER. Handle the CROSSOVERS carefully to avoid: twisting them out of square disturbing the GUIDE SHOE settings Use a damp cloth synthetic sponge and warm water. Do not use any abrasive material on the RACKS, CROSSOVERS, SQUEEGEE ROLLERS. [3] Remove the CROSSOVERS. [4] Rinse the CROSSOVERS with warm water and turn the ROLLERS. [5] Clean the ROLLERS with a damp cloth synthetic sponge, and wipe dry. [6] Wipe off all chemical deposits above the solution level in the processing section APR98 7

8 OPERATORS MANUAL Weekly ( whenever solutions are changed) Wear rubber gloves, suiteable eye protection, and protective clothing when perfming the maintenance procedures. [1] Turn off: Main Power Source CIRCUIT BREAKER [2] Perfm the Daily Maintenance Procedures. FIXER will contaminate the DEVELOPER. Always use the SPLASH GUARD and the RACK DRIP TRAY when removing installing the RACKS. [3] Remove the RACKS. [4] Rinse the RACK with running water and wipe them with a clean cloth. Use a soft brush to clean off all chemical deposits. [5] Check: that the RACK CHAIN moves freely and is adjusted crectly that all ROLLER GEARS, SPROCKETS, and IDLERS engage crectly that the space between the RACK SIDE PLATES and the Turnaround SIDE PLATES is equal, and that the PLATES are parallel on both sides [6] Remove any feign matter from the solutions. Lower the RACKS and CROSSOVERS slowly to prevent overflow of solutions into the surrounding TANKS. [7] Replace the RACKS and CROSSOVERS. [8] The GEARS engage when they are seated crectly. [9] Clean the REPLENISHER STRAINERS. [10] Check that the DRYER AIR TUBES are clean. 8 27APR

9 Periodically (in addition to the Daily and Weekly procedures) Cleanup and Preventative Maintenance Wear rubber gloves, suiteable eye protection, and protective clothing when perfming the maintenance procedures. Imptant It is strongly recommended that service personnel use the Preventative Maintenance Checklist in the Service Manual in a Periodic Maintenance Program. [1] Turn off: Main Power Source CIRCUIT BREAKER [2] Check the incoming water temperature: C (40 80 F) DEVELOPER temperature adjustments are to be made by qualified personnel only. [3] Check the DEVELOPER temperature: 33.5 C (92 F) C (+ 0.3 F) min cycle 34.5 C (94 F) C (+ 0.3 F) min cycle: PROCESSORS equipped with Modification No. 2 [4] Check the replenishment rates. Imptant Never immerse the RACKS in the System Cleaner water when cleaning. [5] Use a sponge and Kodak FIXER/WASH System Cleaner, equivalent, to clean the WASH and FIXER RACKS. To access the inner ROLLERS, remove all outer ROLLERS, except the bottom one, from the DRIVE SIDE. Flush the RACKS thoughly with warm water. [6] Use a sponge and Kodak DEVELOPER System Cleaner, equivalent, to clean the ROLLERS in the DEVELOPER RACK. Use the instructions packed with the cleaner. Flush the RACKS thoughly with warm water. [7] Clean the REPLENISHER and PROCESSOR TANKS with their respective cleaners. [8] Use warm water to clean off debris and buildup from the DRYER area. [9] Use warm water and a soft brush to clean the DETECTOR ROLLERS APR98 9

10 OPERATORS MANUAL Section 3: Replenishment Checking the Replenishment Flow Rates [1] Remove: CROSSOVERS DEVELOPER RACK FIXER RACK Note Do not drain the TANKS. [2] Replace the DETECTOR CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY. [3] Insert the CHECK TUBE into the DEVELOPER REPLENISHER inlet in the bottom of the TANK. [4] Turn on the Main Power Switch. [5] Manually actuate one of the DETECTOR SWITCHES, and allow the DEVELOPER to flow through the TUBE and release any existing air in the TUBE. [6] To check the replenishment rate, hold a GRADUATED CYLINDER under the CHECK TUBE. [7] Feed a sheet of 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) film into the PROCESSOR. Note The Replenishment Solution flows f 4 seconds after the training edge of the film leaves the DETECTOR ROLLERS. [8] When the REPLENISHMENT PUMP stops, check that the amount of solution in the GRADUATED CYLINDER is crect accding to the manufacturer s film and chemical specifications. [9] Remove the CHECK TUBE and clean it thoughly. [10] Check the FIXER replenishment flow rate by doing Steps 3-9 f the FIXER TANK. [11] Install the CROSSOVERS, DEVELOPER RACK, and FIXER RACK. Note Drain, clean, and fill the DEVELOPER PROCESSING TANK after one month s use, after processing fewer than 150 sheets of film in 24 hours of operation of the PROCESSOR (example three 8-hour days, two 12-hour days, etc.). When you process greater quantities of film, drain, clean, and fill the DEVELOPER PROCESSING TANK after 3 month s use, as experience indicates. Do not mix DEVELOPER and REPLENISHER solutions in quantities larger than a 2-week supply APR

11 Section 4: Crecting Difficulties Crecting Difficulties Imptant Many film transpt and sensitometric difficulties can be caused aggravated by inadequate hardening of the emulsion due to under-replenishment of the DEVELOPER and/ FIXER solutions. Another cause of inadequate hardening of the emulsion may be deteriation of the DEVELOPER REPLENISHER because of age stage at too high a temperature. Do not mix me than a 2-week supply of DEVELOPER REPLENISHER. 1. Transpt Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnmal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films Film Feeding Err Feed only single thicknesses of film. Feed the next film only after the film feed signal sounds. If there is no film feed signal, refer the difficulty to qualified service personnel. Feed only compatible films. Check that all RACKS and CROSSOVERS are seated crectly. Adjust the tension of the DRYER DRIVE BELT, if necessary. Check that the surfaces of all the ROLLERS are clean and smooth, especially in the DEVELOPER TURNAROUND ASSEMBLY. Check that the DRYER AIR TUBES are in the crect positions. Remove any dirt from the slits in the DRYER AIR TUBES. Use a bottle brush and rinse with water. Adjust the DRYER temperature control setting to the lowest possible temperature that still allows good drying. Check that the TOP COVER is closed. Clean the FEED TRAY and DETECTOR ROLLERS. Clean any biological growth in the WASH TANK with a mild solution of chline bleach. Use 60 ml (2 fl oz) of bleach per 3.8 L (1 gallon) of water. Always raise the WASH TANK overflow WEIR to drain the WASH TANK when the PROCESSOR is shut down APR98 11

12 OPERATORS MANUAL Transpt Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnmal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films Change any chemicals that were not mixed crectly, are exhausted, are contaminated. Mix the DEVELOPER replenishment in quantities not to exceed a 2-week supply. Always use a SPLASH GUARD and RACK DRIP TRAY when lifting the FIXER RACK to prevent contaminating the DEVELOPER. Mix chemicals as directed. Adjust the GUIDE SHOES crectly. Usually in the DEVELOPER Turnaround. Adjust the tips of the GUIDE SHOES in the Exit Turnaround as close as possible to the RACK ROLLER above them. Check that all ROLLERS are in place and rotating crectly. Check that all ROLLER GEARS, SPROCKETS, and IDLERS are engaged. Replace any ROLLER that has broken wn GUDGEONS. Replace any BEARINGS that do not allow the Turnaround ROLLERS to rotate crectly. Check the tension on the RACK CHAIN. Check that the ROLLERS do not hesitate and that the CHAIN moves smoothly. Lower the Turnaround ASSEMBLY squarely. With the PROCESSOR on, check f movement on the surface of the solutions. Movement indicates recirculation. If the solutions are not moving, contact qualified service personnel. Check f solution in the REPLENISHMENT TANKS. Fill if necessary. Mix the DEVELOPER replenishment in quantities not to exceed a 2-week supply. If the incoming wash water is dirty, clean the RACK and TANK thoughly. Change the incoming water FILTER. Make sure to use the crect water FILTER. Check f dirt behind the CHECK VALVE POPPET SEATS, and f distted POPPETS. Contact qualified service personnel to clean install new POPPETS. Check that the DRYER air exhaust is free from any obstruction. Check that the Turnaround ASSEMBLY is adjusted crectly. Make sure that the Turnaround ASSEMBLIES are square with the RACKS. Check the temperature of the DEVELOPER. Contact qualified service personnel to make adjustments, if necessary. The READY light must be blinking befe feeding film. The incoming DEVELOPER REPLENISHER should not exceed 26.5 C (80 F). Check that the crect BULB and Safelight FILTER are in the Safelight and at the crect distance from the FEED SHELF and wk surface. Check that the TOP COVER and PANELS are tight on the PROCESSOR. Check that there are no leaks in the lighttight GASKET APR

13 New Equipment Warranty Section 5: New Equipment Warranty Kodak warrants this Kodak RP X-Omat PROCESSOR to function properly f 1 year from the date of initial installation, when installed within 1 year from the date of shipment. Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period, the dealer who sold the equipment will provide arrange f repair of the equipment during the dealer s nmal wking hours. Such repair service will include any necessary adjustments and/ replacement of parts necessary to maintain your equipment in good wking der. How to Obtain Service Should equipment require service, refer to the sales contract f details on whom to call f service, contact the dealer who sold the equipment. Limitations Warranty service is limited to the contiguous United States, the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and certain areas of Alaska. This warranty does not cover: circumstances beyond Kodak s control; misuse; abuse; any attachments, accessies, alterations not marketed by Kodak (including service parts to crect problems resulting from the use of such attachments, accessies alterations); failure to follow Kodak s operating instructions; supply items. Kodak makes no other warranties, express, implied, of merchantability f this equipment. Repair without charge is Kodak s and the dealer s only obligation under this warranty. Kodak will not be responsible f any consequential incidental damages resulting from the sale, use, improper functioning of this equipment even if loss damage is caused by the negligence other fault of Kodak. Such damages f which Kodak will not be responsible, include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities services claims of your customers f such damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims f injury to persons damage to property caused by the sole negligence fault of Kodak by persons under its direction control. Print Date Pub No. Affected Pages File Name Notes OCT All n/a Original Printing 27APR All om3407_1_27apr98.fm Revised the manual to confm with European MDD APR98 13

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OPERATOR MANUAL for the Kodak Min-R MAMMOGRAPHY PROCESSOR

{OperatorsManual}{Production}{HealthImaging} Publication No. 3E0815 29SEP99 HEALTH IMAGING OPERATOR MANUAL for the Kodak Min-R MAMMOGRAPHY PROCESSOR H176_0001AC Eastman Kodak Company, 1999 PLEASE NOTE